Hendersonville police receive awards during ceremony

From staff reports

Published: Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 7:27 p.m.

The Hendersonville Police Department recognized sworn and civilian officers for their performance at its 5th annual awards ceremony March 26 at Bay Breeze Restaurant. Chief Herbert Blake implemented the awards ceremony during his first year as chief in 2008 to recognize employees for jobs well done.

<p>The Hendersonville Police Department recognized sworn and civilian officers for their performance at its 5th annual awards ceremony March 26 at Bay Breeze Restaurant. Chief Herbert Blake implemented the awards ceremony during his first year as chief in 2008 to recognize employees for jobs well done.</p><p>High Visibility Enforcement Efforts Awards were presented to Lt. Todd Letterman, Sgt. Philip Hudson and Sgt. Nathan Smith. </p><p>Productivity Awards were presented to Officer Kyle Nix, Officer Kenny Hipps and Officer Garrett Gardin. </p><p>Community Outreach and Engagement Awards were given to Lt. Mike Vesely, Officer Jennifer Drake and Officer Robert Underwood. </p><p>2012 Most Complimented Awards were presented to Officer Kyle Thiel and SRO Curtis Philon.</p><p>The following awards were conferred to staff based on internal employee ballots:</p><p>School Crossing Guard of the Year was Deloris Groenke. Reserve Employee of the Year was Dispatcher Roger England. Civilian/non-sworn Employee of the Year was Dispatcher Amber Glisson.</p><p>Rookie of the Year was presented to Officer Eddie Youngblood. Officer of the Year was given to Officer Tony Valdibia. </p><p>Detective of the Year was presented to Detective Rich Olsen. Supervisor of the Year was Lt. Dale Patton.</p>